Boer

A meat goat breed from South Africa. It is a large, muscular animal whose whole appearance speaks of meat production. It has excellent conformation and tasty, lean meat; it grows fast, dresses out above 50%, and passes its traits on well in crossbreeding.

Pasture-based keeping is recommended. It has a calm temperament, an aseasonal breeding cycle (more intense from August to January) and very good maternal traits. First breeding is at 10–12 months; its milk yield is not negligible either, as the kids' fast growth needs plenty of milk.

The coat is short and white with a red neck and head – from light to dark shades, including orange, brown and reddish black. Both sexes are horned; typical are long pendulous ears whose tips curl up in adults. The nose is arched, the chest well developed, the thighs full, and the wide, long pelvis makes kidding easy.